Chapter 9: The Lord of the City Made a Mistake

The eight stores under the Nanyun Chamber of Commerce generate an average total revenue of only around 20,000 to 30,000 gold coins each month, with a net profit of perhaps just over 10,000 gold coins. This small steak, if operated well, definitely has the potential to catch up with the chamber that my sister has painstakingly managed

However, what truly causes Nangong Yi to worry to the point of turning his hair white is not the matters within his territory, but rather his troublesome and unruly daughter!

Impressive, impressive, young friend, you see things as clearly as if they were on fire. I indeed have an old ailment!" Zhang Liqing chuckled and said, "However, I am still quite robust now, unlike a dying person; you are being rather alarmist.

Hi, what are you talking about? Dad works so hard, even working in the early hours, of course he needs to eat something to replenish his energy

Chutian seems to not take this matter seriously at all: "What are you in such a hurry for? He won't die immediately; let's wait for a while before deciding."

What are you doing

Firstly, he harbors a misunderstanding towards me, blaming me for being excessively greedy. Having received a generous gift, I also dismissed Meng Yingying, thus he first gave me a warning.

This is Master Zhao, Zhang Liqing. What kind of reward would be appropriate for saving Zhang Liqing's life? If one turns a blind eye to death, how many people would be offended?

This time, it was truly a miscalculation

The study door was violently kicked open

Old man, this might be our only chance! We can definitely capture him and force him to reveal the antidote!

At this moment, Nangong Yi nearly choked to death, "Cough cough cough... How much? 50,000 gold coins!"

Nangong Yun suddenly realized

Then why not save them

Do not think about this matter any further

By this calculation, one can easily earn several thousand gold coins each month

Nangong Yun asked urgently: "Hey, since you can see through everything at a glance, do you know the method to detoxify?"

Nangong Yun slammed the door and left, her mood changing faster than one could turn a page in a book. Nangong Yi found himself at a loss with his daughter, who had always enjoyed causing trouble. However, there should be a limit to such antics. The lord's mansion could certainly afford tens of thousands of gold coins, but he could not simply allow his daughter to squander them at will

Bang

Chutian continued, "However, your strength is not insignificant, and your elemental energy is quite substantial, sufficient to delay organ failure by forty to fifty years. Now, with your heart showing signs of premature aging, it is certainly not due to natural decline; there must be other reasons. Am I correct in saying this?"

Nangong Yun interjected, "This matter is a misunderstanding; everything he wrote was burned by those good-for-nothings!"

Is it very tricky to save him

Nangong Yun displayed a look of joy: "Really?"

Alright. Chutian patted the dazed Meng Yingying beside him and said: "The steak is almost sold out, we should wrap up and head home."

Nangong Yun had always known that the teacher had a heart condition, but never imagined it was due to poisoning. Over the years of studying under the teacher, he had never seen the teacher take action and had always thought the teacher was merely biding his time. It turned out that the teacher had been using all his energy to suppress the deadly poison and had no strength left to engage in combat.

Chutian was puzzled: "What are you going to do?"

Meng Yingying wondered whether her sister would be happy or feel depressed after knowing this

You can spare this set!

The guards on both sides fell silent as if frozen in fear, and no one dared to intervene

The lord of the city represents the pinnacle of power within the city, and the quality of life for the lord largely depends on the conditions of the territory they govern. Tian Nan City is located in the remote borderlands of the kingdom, plagued by bandits, marauders, and monstrous creatures from foreign lands; any one of these threats would be enough to cause significant trouble, not to mention the frequent occurrence of various inexplicable strange events. As a result, Nan Gongyi has had to invest considerable effort into managing these challenges

A senior once told Chutian that once a woman develops a strong curiosity about a man, there are only two effective solutions.

Zhang Liqing's expression remained unchanged: "I do not understand, and I hope for your guidance"

Tian Nan City, City Lord's Mansion

He does not care at all, acting solely according to personal preferences, completely following his own way

How can I trust you

Countless historical lessons lie ahead, and Nangong Yi would not believe his daughter's words: "I will give you at most 200 gold coins as pocket money, this is the last time for this month, and do not mention the investment matter to me again"

Zhang Liqing continued, "Secondly, he wants me to know that he is the only one who can save me, so for the time to come, no matter how much trouble I cause or how great the disaster I create, I must ensure his safety at all costs"

Nangong Yi was not surprised at all, appearing as if he had anticipated it: "How much?"

This fellow is truly an old fox

Meng Yingying generously divided half of the gold coins

Chutian turned around and said, "Yes."

Chutian suddenly remembered something and immediately sat up straight: "How much have we earned today? Quickly take it out and let me have a look, it's time to distribute the money."

"Yun'er, you are too young; you must not act recklessly in such matters. Not only does it compromise morality, but it could also offend a powerful faction, which even your Nangong family cannot bear. " Zhang Liqing, however, was not anxious and revealed a wise smile: "Moreover, he is a clever man. If he truly did not wish to save me, why would he tell me all this? Think about it; given my influence and capabilities in Tian Nan City, isn't he just adding trouble for himself?"

It is not difficult

Fool! Idiot! Stupid old man! You will regret this!

Nangong Yun was left speechless

Meng Yingying was utterly speechless; she could not comprehend Chu Tian's way of thinking

Nangong Yun looked at Zhang Liqing, his face filled with a look of astonishment

First, kill her

Meng Yingying is becoming increasingly curious about Chu Tian; just how many abilities does this guy possess

Zhang Liqing smiled with ease: "Before I die, encountering a remarkable person like you is indeed a joyful affair."

Although I have always known that the teacher has a heart condition, I never knew that the teacher was poisoned with a deadly toxin

He invented a pot specifically designed for cooking monster meat, and this steak was cooked in that pot; even a fool could prepare delicious monster meat. Their business is just getting started and has not yet taken off. I am appearing as an angel investor, and I am certain that we will make a significant profit in the future. Within six months, I guarantee that I will return the principal along with interest; no, I guarantee to return double!

... ...

Why did you take my late-night snack away

"Who said it is yours? This is the snack I bought for Dabai to eat"

I want to invest in a major project for your daughter

Is this true

Wait, stop the car

On the first day of setting up the stall, there were not enough staff, insufficient materials, and a lack of experience, which limited the income. If the reputation is established, then it would be remarkable, and the scale could be expanded, opening several more branches, earning several hundred gold coins a day would be considered modest!

Of course

Nangong Yun's mouth is said to have run dry.

Nangong Yun blushed and said: "What if someone wants to harm you? As your daughter, I must, of course, test the poison and consume half of it! This is not important, quickly taste the flavor!"

Secondly, she fell asleep

Meng Yingying blinked her eyes and said, "How curious!"

Zhang Liqing's whole body trembled slightly

Nangong Yi cut a small piece and put it into his mouth, closing his eyes to savor it carefully. Nangong Yi is very particular about food, and he immediately sensed the uniqueness of the beef: "The meat is tender, fragrant, and juicy. I can't believe monster meat can be cooked this well; it truly has its merits. Where did you buy it?"

Nangong Yi helplessly closed the scroll and said, "What are your intentions this time?"

The two individuals began to pack their belongings

A middle-aged man in a purple robe sat at his desk, his temples slightly graying, with a square face that exuded authority without anger. He held a scroll in both hands, his brow furrowed tightly, as if confronted with a difficult issue.

Nangong Yun directly extended his hand to Nangong Yi and said, "You need not concern yourself with this, just hand over the money!"

A genius has emerged from Tiannan City

Nangong Yi may not have anticipated it himself

Zhang Liqing slowly stood up, adjusted his robe, and solemnly bowed to Chu Tian, even changing his form of address: "Indeed, you are an extraordinary person, sir. What you have said is absolutely accurate. Fifteen years ago, during an expedition to the ruins, I unfortunately fell victim to this heart-corroding poison. Over the years, I have used all my internal energy to suppress the toxic gas, yet I have been unable to eliminate this stubborn and potent poison. I have sought out renowned doctors and pharmacists, but they have all been at a loss. I have now basically given up hope."

Nangong Yi looked at the steak and said, "Why is there only half of it?"

You are well aware that this is merely sustained by a large amount of medication, allowing you to cling to life!" Chu Tian directly exposed the truth and then stated incisively, "There is a dark energy in your left wrist, which is a deadly poison suppressed by your original power. Every day at midnight, the poison flows back up, causing you to feel a chaotic heartbeat, with sensations akin to thousands of ants gnawing at the Tianxi acupoint, Tianchong acupoint, Tianzhu acupoint, Zigong acupoint, and Shanzhong acupoint, is that not so?

Chutian's tone shifted, "But why should I help him?"

Meng Yingying poured the gold coins out of her money bag and began to count them one by one: "We have only been setting up the stall for three hours, and we have actually earned a total of 140 gold coins! According to our agreement, you have 70 gold coins. Here, this is yours!"

What does it matter? In this day and age, geniuses are everywhere

Zhang Liqing's eyes twitched slightly, and then he smiled with understanding, saying: "As one ages, it is inevitable for the organs to decline; there is nothing strange about it"

"Dad, guess what I brought back?" Nangong Yun kicked open the study door and rushed in energetically: "Late-night snack!"

Meng Yingying sat on the beast cart and asked, "Chu Tian, can you really save Master Zhang?"

You have forcibly suppressed the toxicity for too long, and without understanding how to alleviate it. Now the toxicity has penetrated to the marrow, leaving you with only two months to live

I do not understand

The money earned this evening is roughly equivalent to an entire year's allowance

Nangong Yun directly opened the bag and took out the items one by one, "Your favorite elven red wine, delicious grilled fish bought from the south of the city, medicinal porridge purchased from the west of the city, and finally, an extraordinary item... the super exquisite and delicious moonlight steak. Please try it and see how it tastes!"

Let him go," Zhang Liqing waved his hand, stopping Nangong Yun. "This kind of person clearly possesses extraordinary knowledge, yet chooses not to pursue fame and profit, but is willing to help Meng Yingying with her homework. He could easily acquire immense wealth, yet he chooses to set up a stall to sell steak. The greatest hidden talents are found among the common people, and there is no one more remarkable than this.

Due to the lack of competitors, it is possible to easily penetrate the markets of other cities

Meng Yingying said without a second thought: "I will go too!"

"I truly am not lying. Haven't you had enough of being a poor lord? Trust me, in just a year or two, you will become wealthy, and all those snobbish relatives of the family will come crawling to us!"

I have a bit of money now, and I want to buy some things

The lord of Tiannan City - Nangong Yi

Chutian opens the door and gets straight to the point: "From your walking posture, complexion, and breathing, I can tell that your heart is not in good condition"

Chutian continued to add: "It is a heart-corroding poison, and it has been around for about fifteen years"

Nangong Yun said without a moment's hesitation: "50,000 gold coins!"

Nangong Yi has always firmly opposed.

Nangong Yun was anxious: "Dad, you have to believe me!"